We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our Hunter Class Delivery team based in South Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant experience in project management.
* This role requires the ability to problem solve and work autonomously to deliver outcomes.
* The ideal candidate will be able to articulate strategy/purpose and link to objectives and project deliverables.
* Proven ability to negotiate with and influence internal and / or external stakeholders in a way which generates project / program benefit whilst maintaining key relationships.
About YOU
* You will have a strong background in project management, including experience in leading complex projects.
* You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences.
* You will be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
We believe in hiring for potential and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership and delivery of predominately complex projects
* Execution of strategic projects
* Develop strategic relationships with industry partners and BAE Systems international entities
* Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, which is aligned to strategic business objectives
* Foster a positive and collaborative culture between the key project stakeholders and the project team, including the customer, industry partners, sub-contractors and suppliers
* Build and maintain a trusted relationship with the customer by being a focal point for customer contact
* Lead the project team to ensure timely activity, integration and efficient use of time and resources to meet requirements
* Ensure all project requirements and/ or objectives are properly documented in a business case and/ or project brief, as appropriate and vigorously pursued
* Establish appropriate key success indicators (KSI's) and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost. Monitor relevance of KSI's and influence enhancements where valuable
* Ensure that products and services delivered as part of a project are in accordance with the Product Safety Policy and provide customer satisfaction
* Develop an appropriate risk management culture, which continuously mitigates known risk areas. Ensure risk position, and business impacts, are communicated outside of the project team
* Provide direction to, and motivate, the broader (matrix) project team
* Identify and address training and development needs for the project team
* Complete all closure and wrap-up activities upon project completion including lessons learnt
* Provide mentoring to developing Project Managers
Requirements:
* Significant experience in Project Management.
* Ability to problem solve and work autonomously to deliver outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to articulate strategy/purpose and link to objectives and project deliverables.
* Proven ability to negotiate with and influence internal and / or external stakeholders in a way which generates project / program benefit whilst maintaining key relationships.
* Proven ability to think innovatively and to plan strategically.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences.
* Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to obtain the necessary deliverables.
* Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
* Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.
About US
Our workplace values diversity and fosters a sense of belonging among our employees.
We are committed to supporting the development of our employees through training and mentorship programs.